Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 95 Hakluyt, Richard 1616 Hackluyt, Richard Morley, Henry 1822 1894 Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage Transcribed from the 1892 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price "Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage" by Richard Hakluyt is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the exploration attempts of bold mariners during the Elizabethan era who sought a passage to the East by navigating the Arctic. The text explores the perilous voyages made to chart the North-West Passage, detailing the ambitious spirit of exploration and the harsh realities of Arctic travel that were faced by sailors as they confronted ice, storms, and the daunting nature of the sea. The opening of this work reflects on previous Arctic voyages, quoting from accounts of explorers like Hugh Willoughby and Sir John Franklin. It recounts a voyage undertaken by a "Phantom Ship" venturing through treacherous ice, exploring the natural beauty and dangers of the Arctic Sea. The narrative vividly describes the struggle against natural obstacles, including icebergs and weather conditions, while also mentioning the hopes of discovering a shorter route to rich trade areas. Hakluyt offers historical context by referencing the fates of early explorers, emphasizing the intersecting themes of bravery, scientific inquiry, and the toll of exploration on human life. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of the North-West Passage and the maritime challenges of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Voyages and travels Northwest Passage Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration G Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 315537 315437 2024-10-02T08:47:17.146770 2023-10-02T07:55:55.448068 text/html text/html 311401 2007-12-27T18:01:59 text/html 111162 2007-12-27T18:03:13 text/html application/zip 208790 2024-10-02T08:47:24.877733 application/epub+zip 210752 2024-10-02T08:47:20.821742 application/epub+zip 173429 2024-10-02T08:47:19.526727 application/epub+zip 448532 2024-10-02T08:47:28.013696 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429179 2024-10-02T08:47:24.083712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390796 2022-09-02T10:23:30.820530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303709 303666 2024-10-02T08:47:16.553789 2023-10-02T07:55:54.958051 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 303508 2007-12-27T18:03:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110176 2007-12-27T18:03:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20455 2024-10-02T08:47:28.143683 application/rdf+xml 22363 2024-10-02T08:47:20.074993 image/jpeg 4767 2024-10-02T08:47:19.800725 image/jpeg 206681 2024-10-02T08:47:17.175739 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia